Category: Technology

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Students, families, community benefit with CCC&Y partnership with the Coconino County Education Service Agency (CCESA) and more news

From providing professional development training to educators, to informing parents and education advocates about policy and legislative reforms, the political process, school improvement efforts, and local events around education — students, families and the community have benefited from the long term partnership between CCC&Y and the Coconino County Education Service Agency (CCESA).

The Coalition has provided a variety ongoing professional development in recent years including Trauma Informed Care training for educators at the Flagstaff Unified School District and other districts throughout Coconino County.

FUSD reported that more than 1,500 professionals were in attendance for virtual webinar presented in 2020 by CCC&Y.

“Through the support of CCC&Y we were able to provide the opportunity for all staff on our professional development day, August 10th to participate in viewing the webinar: “Understanding Adverse Child Experiences,” district officials reported.

Sedona Arts Center announces updated dates for Online Learning

Online learning opportunities are perfect for students who are interested in taking one of our educational opportunities, but prefer to work at home. These learning opportunities provide a well-rounded experience in various visual art mediums.

Our workshops are live online learning experiences with one-on-one interaction between student and instructor. Click here to see all our online learning opportunities

Arizona MVD: Online renewal of driver licenses is here!

When it comes time to renew your driver license, ADOT MVD has good news: driver license renewal can now be completed online at AZMVDNow.gov.

Because Governor Doug Ducey’s Executive Order on deferring standard driver license expiration dates ends on Feb. 28, the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division is giving many Arizonans the ability to renew their driver license online. Previously, renewals could only be processed during an office visit.

May 17 — CCC to present Non-Credit Virtual Course ‘Graphic Design for Non-Designers’

It’s true – you can make awesome digital marketing pieces without a degree.
Join CCC Community Education, and NAU Instructor and AEC Printing Owner Amy Dryden for a 3-part series that teaches non-designers the fundamentals of graphic design.

Coconino Community College — CCC joins statewide effort to train cloud-based computing

Leaders in the technology industry say that cloud-based computing is not only the future, but it is already here. 

Coconino Community College has joined other colleges across Arizona in a statewide effort to increase access to cloud computing education in schools. On Thursday, the Arizona Commerce Authority announced the initiative, with the support of Amazon Web Services, Inc., which has a goal to train and certify 5,000 students in the state for entry-level cloud computing careers by June 2022.

CCC faculty embracing technology for students

Zoom. FaceTime. YouTube. Online dashboards. Email.

It’s different from face-to-face teaching, but it gets the job done so students can keep chipping away at their educational goals during the time of the COVID-19 stay-at-home executive order issued by Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey.

Faculty at Coconino Community College spent their Spring Breaks this year working to figure out ways to reach their students in order to keep instruction on schedule.

Flagstaff Festival of Science – Thursday’s Events

The 2019 Flagstaff Festival of Science continues through this weekend!  Here is a brief overview of some of the events going on today (Thursday).  Go to the programfor the full listing, and remember, everything is free! Festival Program of Events…

Flagstaff Festival of Science update for Sept. 14

The 2018 Flagstaff Festival of Science, Accelerating into the Future, will explore the astounding changes our lives may take in the next few years. The FREE, award-winning 10-day Festival, Sept. 21 – 30, 2018, will showcase signature events such as Science…

Flagstaff Communicators presents ‘Your Digital Presence’ with Sublime Dzine on Aug. 11

R.S.V.P. Today for “Your Digital Presence — From SEO to Social Media and Everything in Between” with Nick Allen of Sublime Dzine Digital Design Flagstaff Communicators luncheon presentation Thursday, August 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Oakmont, 2380 N. Oakmont Dr.…

Flag Tech Talk to present: ‘Search Engine Optimization (SEO)’ on April 20

FLAGSTAFF —  Flag Tech Talk will present a discussion on “Search Engine Optimization (SEO)” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 20 at Bookmans, Flagstaff. Presented by Joe Bodin of Reliable Web Designs. Having a website doesn’t mean anyone is ever going to find it! One…

Free movie screening of ‘Underwater Dreams’ to be held at Coconino High School on March 5

From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — The free movie screening of “Underwater Dreams”  will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 5 at the Coconino High School Main Auditorium, 2801 Izabel St., Flagstaff. Written and directed by Mary Mazzio, and narrated…

Technology / Tecnología: How to cut costs on data plans

By Metro Editorial Services (MS) There have been a number of must-have trends throughout history. While in years past the hottest commodity was the in-demand toy or gaming system, today people cannot seem to get enough of their technological gadgets,…

Technology / Tecnología: Simple ways to soundproof a home

By Metro Editorial Services (MS) Advancements in technology have made it easier than ever before for homeowners to create a mini movie theater in the comfort of their own homes. The affordability of home-theater systems and big-screen televisions, once deemed…

Technology / Tecnología: Beware buying medicines online

By Metro Editorial Services (MS) The Internet has made it possible for consumers to buy just about anything without ever leaving their homes. Whether looking for a pizza or a car, consumers can find whatever they need with a few…

Technology / Tecnología: Preserve digital photos, family memories

By Metro Editorial Services (MS) The advent of digital photo technology has revolutionized the way most people take photos. Although there are many advantages ti digital photography, the potential for digital images to disappear in a moment makes preserving them…

Technology / Tecnología: Women surpass men in tech buys

By Metro Editorial Services (MS) Though men might be more commonly associated with buying gadgets, the tech industry is not as much of a boy’s club as one may think. Aside from one consumer electronic category, women are the consumers…

Technology / Tecnología: Cell phone security tips

By Metro Editorial Services (MS) Though as recently as a decade ago they were largely a luxury, cell phones are now the go-to device for men, women and even children. Over that time period, cell phones have evolved from mobile…